Duson is a very small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 1,315 people and three associated neighborhoods, Duson is the 212th largest community in Louisiana.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Duson is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Duson is a town of service providers, sales and office workers, and production and manufacturing workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Duson who work in healthcare suport services (13.41%), office and administrative support (12.47%), and food service (11.53%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Duson is worth considering.The citizens of Duson have a very low rate of college education: just 9.01% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities. The per capita income in Duson in 2022 was $16,891, which is low income relative to Louisiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $67,564 for a family of four. Duson also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 36.42% of its population below the federal poverty line.Duson is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Duson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Duson residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Duson include Acadian/Cajun, French Canadian, French, Irish, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Duson is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Spanish.
